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When it comes down to it, one person can not always make a difference, but failure comes when they refuse to even try. Rudyard Kipling once said, ‘for the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.’ It is these wise words that provide insight to our most prominent dilemma: the lack of voting. To make changes we do need a coalition that will speak as one and bring the issues to our governing bodies, but without the individual there would be no movement at all.
Especially when talking about voting, a majority of people say “well my vote won’t matter in the long run because I’m just one person”, but it is that mentality that creates a dead stop of constructive change. Every major influence in history has, from the root of things, come from one person. It was the idea that developed in the mind of one individual that grew and spread into the minds of others. If we look back to the past, equal rights, war, and conservation alike have all been started by one person. It was only after those individuals gained the support of thousands of others that their ideas were finally taken seriously.
If we dissect Rudyard Kipling’s words a little further there is a clear, concise message. Without the individual there is no group and without the group, their voices will not be heard. It is essential for the progress of any movement to have an individual who will voice themselves and gain the support of their peers. Without the strong minds of these free thinkers, the supporting community will lie dormant and nothing will ever come of anything.
So for everyone who thinks to themselves “what would one vote change,” just remember one thing: there are thousands of others who are thinking just like you. So if every individual took a stand and voted for something they believe in, more and more people are likely to do the same. Why sit at home and complain about a poor outcome, when we all have the power to change the world to our liking.
From the staff and pack of the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre, we urge you to make your choices known and vote in the next election. Make our government work for you. Choose biodiversity, choose conservation, choose a healthy future. VOICE YOUR CHOICE.
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